Is Baptism “Because Of” or “For” the Forgiveness of Sins?by Wes | Oct 11, 2017 | Theology In Acts 2:38 Peter told a crowd of people, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ … Continue reading →
Happy Birthday, Church!(PENTECOST)Larry W. Bailey, Ph.D What is your favorite Christian holiday? Some would say “Christmas,” to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Others would mention Good Friday, to remember that Jesus died so that we might live. Many would choose … Continue reading →
The Christian Standard has released the 2022 Church Survey, published 2023. Being the geographically oriented person I am I have taken this and mapped the data provided in the Charts. Church Location is done using the Name, City, and State … Continue reading →
Baptism in the Life of the Christian Romans 6:1-7; Titus 3:4-7; Acts 8:12-24, 26-40 Believer’s Baptism Proper Candidate. Who is a proper candidate for baptism? The Bible plainly teaches believer’s baptism, i. e., that a person who does not believe … Continue reading →
What are the purposes of baptism? The Church In The Bible; Don DeWelt; 1958Page 254-255
Continue reading →This is a phrase that drives me crazy when Christians use it, they are going “all in” by getting baptized? The phrase “all in” implies you are part way there before. Churches (Christians) use this as a typical way to … Continue reading →
May the road rise up to meet you.May the wind be always at your back.May the sun shine warm upon your face,the rains fall soft upon your fields,and until we meet again,may God hold you in the palm of his … Continue reading →
The Way of Salvation By RALPH HEMMINGER FOR a Christian, the “name of the game” is commitment. You could ask any preacher or elder and they will tell you that it’s relatively easy to get:• Women to work in a … Continue reading →
From Jack Cottrell THE SINNER’S PRAYER THE SINNER’S PRAYER — JACK COTTRELL – 2020 QUESTION: In my evangelistic efforts I occasionally encounter someone who says something like this: “I have already said the sinner’s prayer; thus I am saved and I do … Continue reading →
What are the gospel commands, obedience to which is necessary for salvation? Here we simply must look for the Biblical teaching that specifically connects obedient human acts with the receiving of salvation (i.e., justification as the forgiveness of sins, and … Continue reading →